Amlodipine Valsartan (Exforge) Side Effects

Possible side effects of amlodipine valsartan are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or continue after a few days once your body adjusts to the medicines.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Flushing
• Blurry vision
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Swelling in the limbs
• Stomach pain, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea

Amlodipine and valsartan can also cause serious side effects in certain people. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop the following symptoms:

• Signs of an allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching)
• Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, or feet
• Frequent, severe, or worsening chest pain
• Pounding, irregular, or racing heartbeat
• Fainting
• Hoarseness
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Unexplained weight gain

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of amlodipine valsartan. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report suspected adverse reactions to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Amlodipine valsartan (Exforge) Overdose: In case of an overdose of amlodipine valsartan, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has trouble breathing, has collapsed, is unresponsive, or has had a seizure. Signs and symptoms of an overdose may include dizziness, fainting, and a fast or slow heartbeat.

Source: FDA